This is stupid

Nikolai's POV

I stood horrified at the entrance of the kitchen, my palm permanently glued to my forehead. I couldn't understand why I cared so much that I began to feel embarrassed. As if to make my point clearer, my face heated as Drew began to describe in detail how I used to chase him and Anna all over the garden with my booger fingers whenever they provoked me.

When I heard Liyah gasp in disbelief and then start to giggle, I wanted to rush into the kitchen and clap a hand over Drew's mouth. Why did he have to tell all these embarrassing stories in front of her? Just why?

"And it's so cool how you're all still very good friends," I heard her say.

Brief seconds of awkward silence took over, and I could imagine them thinking of what to say.

"Well, we all grow up don't we?" I heard Drew laugh awkwardly, then silence ensued.

My heart clenched as I turned away and started to walk back to my room, lest they walk out to me standing suspiciously at the door.